Crash Types Webinar Series

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) developed a series of animations to demonstrate some of the most common situations that lead to a crash involving a driver and a pedestrian or bicyclist. Each video portrays the crash from a combination of aerial, driver, pedestrian and/or bicyclist perspectives. The full set of animations and further resources can be accessed by visiting http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/crashvideos.

To support these animations, PBIC is holding a series of webinars to share information about the crash scenarios and discuss roadway, behavioral, and policy solutions to prevent these crashes. Further information about the sessions and archive information can be found below.

Driver Overtaking Bicyclist

August 6, 2018

One common crash involving motorists and bicyclists occurs when a driver passes a bicyclist too closely, either striking the bicyclist from behind or causing the bicyclist to lose control or balance. Panelists shared what we know about this crash problem in terms of its prevalence and contributing factors. Solutions and strategies to prevent the problem, ranging from roadway design and policy solutions to behavioral interventions, were discussed. Presenters included Libby Thomas (UNC Highway Safety Research Center), Ken McLeod (League of American Bicyclists), and Bill Schultheiss (Toole Design Group).

Panelists

Libby Thomas, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

Ken McLeod, League of American Bicyclists

Bill Schultheiss, Toole Design Group

Webinar Resources

Multiple Threat Crash

August 9, 2018

At uncontrolled crossing locations on roads with multiple lanes, pedestrians may be at risk of a "multiple threat crash." This crash occurs when one vehicle yields to a crossing pedestrian, while the vehicle in another lane continues through the crosswalk, potentially setting up a severe collision. Panelists will share what we know about this crash problem in terms of its prevalence and contributing factors. Solutions and strategies to prevent the problem, ranging from roadway design and policy solutions to behavioral interventions, will be discussed.